Good morning, Joliet.

The outdoor farmers market season continues into early fall, with the Chicago Street Market in Joliet operating Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept.

19 and additional markets in Plainfield, New Lenox, and Lockport offering fresh produce and handmade goods (each market showcases local vendors).

100+ Women Who Care of Will County will meet Sept.

8 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Coom’s Corner, 1225 E. Ninth St. in Lockport to nominate, vote on, and donate $100 checks to a local charity (teams welcome). They have raised over $142,100 for local charities.

Valley View School District 365U announced that Romeoville and Bolingbrook high schools ranked among the top 11% of Illinois public high schools, as reported in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

The rankings show significant improvements in both schools’ standings over the past six years.

Local high school girls’ cross country teams are gearing up for the season as coaches highlight returning state qualifiers and promising newcomers.

Schools like Dwight, Joliet Catholic, and Joliet West shared their training successes and set meet goals for the season.

The Illinois high school football media poll released Wednesday ranks eight classes, with Wilmington staying at the top of Class 2A.

The rankings capture early season performance and set the stage for upcoming games.

Fenwick Friars start the season 2-0 as Iowa recruit Jake Thies, now taking on a bigger two-way role, has rushed for 236 yards, scored two touchdowns and made 11 tackles + an interception.

Fenwick will rely on his dual play this season as he leads his team against tougher competition.

Gardner-South Wilmington girls volleyball broke Beecher's 71-game conference streak in a three-set win Thursday night at Beecher.

Senior setter Liv Siano led her teammates with eight kills & strong serves as coach Heather Muzzarelli aimed to spark the team’s season momentum.

Cassidee Cartwright led Joliet West to a 25-23, 25-18 win over Joliet Catholic on Thursday — she recorded nine kills while the team used a 5-1 offense to overcome a determined opponent.